There are more stars in the sky than grains of sand

Crikey, our Friday night plan got ever so slightly waylaid, but ended up being rather fabularse!

We were expecting our friend Amy over, plus two of her friends for dinner and a jam, and then we were going to trot on down to Pomeroy's for a few drinks with Amber and co....then our awesome Kaikoura mate Dave (whom we call Daveina, have done for years.......) turned up unexpectedly.....that got me really excited and I broke out some bubbly for a few of my new favourite classic champagne cocktails....

And it got a little bit messy....I did manage to make a divoon feta and artichoke quiche ( no pix, bummer), plus a salad and roast potatoes, Amy contributed an amazing pizza she'd made and we scoffed like champions.

We followed dinner with a drunken jam and then I'm really not too sure....

Turns out I was put to bed whilst the rest of them gamely went around the corner to a soundscape party.

I have had a sore head today.

A gal needs to learn her limitations!

I love Daveina to bits!

He stayed the night and after breakfast this morning went to pick up his gorgeous wife and kids from the airport; they've been in the Czech Republic for six weeks visiting family.

Never seen a man so happy to be reuniting with his family!

It was really lovely.

Daveina is a rare man who only ever wanted to meet an awesome babe, hook up and have kids.

Seeing his dreams come true has been an enormous pleasure.

My most recent pleasure has been this rubber pirates ring I got for $2.

It makes me want to do all those piratey noises and be more than a little bit annoying.

I wore, on a wee jaunt up the road for a couple of crucial supplies:

Frock-60's, opshopped

Coat-Camberwell Market

Scarf-opshopped

Hat-a market in Wellington

Tights-retail (Melbourne)

Boots-retail, had 'em for nearly 20 years

Handbag-60's, a vintage shop in New Orleans

Sunglasses-Wasteland, San Francisco

Tonight is going to be a quiet night with my G-tomorrow we have our wonderful Jo and her fiance Malcolm coming over for lunch!

Snigger.....I would be making pirate noises to.....and it just would not stop.....hmmm small amusements are the best.....oh oh so are the unplanned nights that turn out to be fabulous.........although its been that long I am not sure I know what it's like anymore. That's a night out.Anyhow.....I am so in love with that jacket, and Levine the yellow tights.Have a great night in with G.Love V

You are so textural in this that it is hard not to want to feel you up. One of my fave photos is of the handbag on the sidewalk. Sounds like a perfect evening, even if you had a sore head the next day.

Is it wrong that I always have a lil giggle when you indulge a bit too much:). I do hope your head is feeling better, but sometimes it just happens. Anytime I go out for sushi and saki there will be trouble.

How happy you and G must be to see old friends and entertain and cook in your gorgeous house! Nothing beats seeing the ones you love happy! Your outfit is scrumptious and I want to curl up and cuddle with you.

I'm missing you both to bits right now, last summer was so special because you were here.

sounds like your rocking night out was worth it - hurrah for friends! You hat and tights both look so snuggly, I am rather taken by all snuggly looking things right now for obvious reasons!! I hope you take pics of the Thai food - sounds delicious:D

The sound of that feta and artichoke quiche already had me dribbling and you looking so hot has reduced me to a wreck! That leopard coat is so sexy on you, you look glorious for a chick with a hangover! love you! xxxx

I love all the prints and fluffiness, and cozy knit in this outfit. You do look pretty awesome for having had to be "put to bed" the night before. If I had that happen I would not venture out the next day but my alcohol tolerance is rather low ;) The quiche sounds yummy, as artichokes and feta are two of my favourite things.

Oh darling Helga, I also need to learn my limitations, I feel your pain. I love your gorgeous hat and coat. It's strange to see you in your Autumnal wardrobe when we are actually getting sunshine for a change. Xx

You look glorious, I certainly don't scrub up that wonderful the next day after a big night. Goodness it's been forever since a big night I don't even know if I'd survive. I agree with Sarah more pics of outfit, I love the tights and the flash of floral we see from the dress. Is that the coat you were looking for the buttons for? If so we need more pics. Have a glorious day sweet.

Fabulous hat and sunnies combo, darling, love that first pic! Of course the coat is divine, the bag should by rights be mine, I think, and I always like to see your hair down and sexalicious! Oh a bit of over-indulgence with one's dear friends is perfect, isn't it? Daveina sounds a wonderful man, I like him! And despite your poor head, it sounds like a brilliant night. Love you! xxxxxx

The dinner sounds great, especially the quiche and the champagne cocktails!!! You look amazing in these photos and I'm seriously missing my fur hats and leopard coat now that summer has finally arrived here!!Love xxxxxxx

You look gloriously beautiful - as always! Love the colours and patterns in your outfit. And seeing you in a winter coat is odd when we're having such a heatwave here in the UK. ~LittleMissPlump (Sara)

squeeeeeeeee at that handbag! I bloody loves it! You have the best nights out ever, delicious food and great company! Your hair is looking extra gorgeous and I love that hat!! oooh those sunnies rock! Reckon if you punch someone with that pirate ring it'd leave an awesome print? oooh and mustard tights! yes please xxxxxxxxx